Extension Educational Programs & ServicesScott County, Arkansas

The Cooperative Extension Service offers a host of educational programs and services.
If you do not see what you are looking for below, please contact our county Extension
Office for assistance.

Agriculture

Commercial agriculture is a vital part of Scott County. The Scott County Extension
Office provides a wide variety of services and educational programs. Contact Shaun
Rhoades Scott County Agriculture agent for more information about the following programs
and services.

Photo: Services such as soil testing, hay testing & forage management help Scott County beef
producers that have in production over 22,000 head of beef cows.

4-H

Scott County Extension Service serves over 80 county 4-H members and over 250 additional
county youth in projects such as Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
as well as a variety of other activities and programs. The Extension staff and the
8 4-H volunteers support the 2 clubs and activities below. To learn more about any
of these clubs or to become a 4-H volunteer, contact Shaun Rhoades at the Scott County
Extension office at 479-637-2173.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES PROGRAMS

Families and their well-being is the focus of the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS)
programs. We offer instructions in healthy living practices, financial management,
family relationships, childcare and community involvement. Contact Judy Bloesch, FCS
agent at the Scott County office for more information about any of these programs.

Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition and wellness programs offer education across the life span to help clients
manage food resources and take charge of their health and nutrition by learning more
about lifestyle modifications and prevention measures that can positively impact their
lives. SNAP-Ed programs provide nutrition education to food stamp recipients and
other eligible low-income individuals and families including: Head Start programs,
senior citizens centers, commodity distribution sites and public schools where 50%
of the students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Nutrition education
is delivered in a variety of ways including: school classroom programs, hands-on learning
experiences, food demonstrations and cooking schools, group discussions, educational
displays, handouts and newsletters.

Family life is full of challenges, but when we make wise choices, it is also rewarding.
We offer a number of programs designed for every stage of family life and intended
to help you make choices that will make your family life more effective and satisfying.

Most of Scott County's 2400 adults over the age of 65 are active and independent and
wish to stay that way! We offer information and educational programs to help older
adults, their family members and caregivers face the challenges of aging in a positive
and productive way.

Scott County Extension Homemakers Clubs

Scott County Extension Homemakers celebrate more than 100 years of leadership development,
education and community service with five active clubs and 55 members. Being an EHC
member means belonging to one of the largest adult volunteer organizations in the
state.

Community and Economic Development

Scott County Extension personnel work with business and community leaders along with
local government officials to advance the growth of Scott County's residents and economy.
Extension programs such as LeadAR help grow tomorrow's community leaders. Scott County
Extension's involvement in Arkansas Regional Coalition of the Ouachitas (ARCO) has
already begun to show results for a positive future for the county. The Arkansas Procurement
Center (APAC) helps local business bid on and receive government contracts.